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Original Post from Robert Crampton
Crowdfunding platform of choice?

Hello fellow Shooting People. Your thoughts please, and apologies if this has been covered before.

I'm in the early stages of making a documentary and am looking to fund a good p…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi John, thanks for taking the time and trouble to respond.

I have done a bit of crowdfunding before, and appreciate the points made. Thanks again.

Original Post from Tristan Nelson
Anyone want to jump on a short about love, yearning, human connection and the imperfections in us a…

'A Japanese man with seemingly everything embarks on his annual trip in hopes of retrieving his greatest loss - his son.'

Looking for some crew members to help bring a zero-dialo…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Thanks, Anastasia! Will attempt there :)

Original Post from Jonathan A
Most recent response from Anastasia Arsentyeva
Collaborators for one day North London shoot

Hi all,

We’re looking for two/three additional crew members (1AD, boom etc) for a one day shoot on 12 February in North London. Script will be provided closer to the time.

No ex…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Jonathan, usually we encourage all crew calls to be posted under PRODUCTION > GET CREW in order for this opportunity to be featured in the bulletins. This way, more of our m…

Original Post from DON CLOVIS JOYTO FILMS UK LTD
Most recent response from Yuki : the After Effect guy
I HOPE 2022 WILL BE A MUCH BETER YEAR FOR YOU ALL HERE

I HOPE 2022 WILL BE MUCH BETTER FOR ALL FILMMAKERS, PRODUCERS, CAST,CREW ETC ...ALL PEOPLES IN FILMS INDUSTRY IN UK....Let's hope this terrible, dangerous, killer virus gone
HAPPY…

6 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

It's the end of January. How's everyone's 2022?

Original Post from James Wall
Most recent response from Yuki : the After Effect guy
First short film of the year.

Hello,
I thought I’d share my first upload of the year. Hoping to do many more this year.
http://youtu.be/QT0mGjkZAxU
Love to hear your thoughts and opinions.

Here’s a little bl…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Nice! I just watched it. I used to work for a job I did not like, too. So I sympathize your feeling to make your short! Are you working anything new recently?

Original Post from Yuki : the After Effect guy
Ask me anything: a Japanese film maker

This is where I could answer as a Japanese Film maker to your question :D I hope I could help you or provide something for you.

15 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi, Robert. Thank you for your comment. Yes, you are right. I believe we have a distinctive culture. I actually have no idea yet. But I hope to help anyone in UK or USA who are in…

Original Post from ALEXANDROS MIARIS
Most recent response from Joe Zalias
Network and collaborate with film composer?

Hi everyone. I am a film music composer based in my studio in London.
I would like to network with more shooters for collaborations.
A creator of the more eclectic side of music s…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

I liked your music, and appreciate the leaning towards something different!

Original Post from Lorenzo Harani
Multilingual actor available

Hi there,

I'm a multilingual actor (French, English, Spanish, Italian, Arabic and Turkish) based in London and currently available for indie projects.

Here is a link to my Spotl…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Nolonger Here
Looking for recommendations around financial structuring, and potential consultants

Hi,

New to SP, so firstly, hello!

I'm currently producing my first feature and trying to work out how best to structure the production from a business and finance POV. Any gener…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Jon King
How much will it cost to hire a line producer to budget a 90 minute indie feature?

Hi, I am looking to raise the production budget for a 90 minute indie feature, but I have no idea how to put together the budget and consequently I don't know exactly how much I n…

13 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Many thanks for this Frederick. Might well be in touch when we get a little further down the road. Thanks again :)

Original Post from Zrouge  Alexander
Would anyone like to collaborate on a storytime style project?

I'm in the process of making these ideation freestyle narrative fiction videos and wouldn't mind some help filming and editing both the footage and imagery/ rough animation that I…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Lee Morgan
Room available in Filmmaker flat share Portobello Road

Hey,

Maybe slightly off-topic here but I've a room for rent and thought it'd be great to continue sharing with someone in the same industry (outgoing tenant is an actor)

Feel fr…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Chris Dicks
Most recent response from Simon X. Frederick
Looking to build my freelance portfolio and network, ie. 1st AD and Camera Op roles. Get in touch i…

I work for Thinkbox TV in London as the Film Creator and Editor and I am trying to branch out into the short and feature film arena on my weekends. I have a number of skills and e…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Chris,

I'm in a similar boat to you from the writer/director perspective. I'm looking to make a couple shorts this year myself and I'm working with a writer/producer on his p…

Original Post from Caitlin Samuelson-Powell
Most recent response from Veronika Casarova
Seeking female crew members, HMU!

Trying to expand my books as a producer, but it's currently 95% white men, if you are a female member of crew, reach out! DoP's, directors, editors, sparks... I need you all!

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi I'm a stills photographer if needed!

Original Post from Mike Caslake
Looking to share a PostProduction studio Offering Mixers in exchange off reduced rent

Hi Sound Designers/ Recording Mixers and other Sound artists.

I’m Looking for Studio Share around London and Southeast UK

I’m looking for a studio share with a Sound Designer/ …

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Mike Caslake
Looking to share a Studio for Post Production in return offer AVID S3 and AVID Protools Dock

Hi Sound Designers/ Recording Mixers and other Sound artists.

I’m Looking for Studio Share around London and Southeast UK

I’m looking for a studio share with a Sound designer/ …

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from Joe Crabtree
Looking for a house in SW London to use as a shooting location

Hey everyone!

We are looking for a house in SW London to use as a shooting location.

Detached/Semi/Terraced would all work! However, it's critical that the house has a ground f…

3 years, 1 month ago
Original Post from John Lewis
Most recent response from Bob Eckhard
Looking for people who want to collaborate on some projects in (or near) Leamington Spa...writers, …

Looking for some people who would like to collaborate on some projects. I am a dop/director (hoping to find a writing buddy!), would love to meet some like minded people in the ar…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi John,
I'm a writer and would be interested and like you I also wear a lot of hats - but what the heck, lets chat . On SP you will find me under 'Leo Michael' - my middle names…

Original Post from Jenny Lee
Most recent response from Güni Koçak
Our Call for Submissions is now open - 20% SP discount

Our Call for Submissions for the 16th I Will Tell international Film Festival is now open. We would so love to have you and your films at the festival that we're giving SPers an a…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Jenny, how do you get the discount?

Original Post from Theo Hristov
Cafe/diner in London?

Looking for suggestions for a cafe/diner in London that's not open every day

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Sanda,

Whereabout is SE? I'm based near Blackheath so I might know them already. It's just for a single-day shoot and the budget is minimal - I think what we're prepared to d…

Original Post from joseph dabbs
Most recent response from Sanda Kolar
Looking for cheapest empty warehouse space possible in london.

No amenities needed and only 1 day hire.

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Joseph

What’s your budget for the day? Can check a few places out for you. Shall we have a chat first? 07860848428.

Best.,
Sanda

Original Post from Kevin Yeboah
Most recent response from Matthew Mosley
Looking for opprorunties & projects to colloborate on

Hey everyone

I hope you are all doing well..

I'm looking to expand on my experience and gain knowledge within the film industry.

I've applied for jobs as a production coordina…

7 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

All I can say is offer a free hand on sets of small production companies near you. In the meantime I will follow you on here so that if I can pull off the film I'm trying to make …

Original Post from stephen ward
Can I claim to be SPACT in firearms if Ex-Military?

I was in the army and I have been told that I would not need to do a firearms course by an instructor. I have a We Got Pop account and the instructor said I might as well click fi…

2 responses, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Thanks for answering Joe. I have decided to learn some martial arts to get jobs and for fun.

Original Post from Thomas Melhuish
Most recent response from John Lubran
Aspect Ratios for Social media and TV

Here's how to frame your film in Premiere Pro. We also include an in-depth breakdown of each aspect ratio you must use per medium:

https://ifilmthings.com/change-the-frame-size-…

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Yes but what's this really about ?

Aspect ratios ? Do bears pooh in the woods?

Call me cynical, business enterprise is one thing but do I like being 'gamed' ? Not much.

Original Post from Philip Carr
Most recent response from Jim Read
Never got link for Will Sharpe event

NEW SHOOTS: From Indie to Hollywood with Will Sharpe & Suzie Davies. Did it happen?

1 response, most recent 3 years, 1 month ago.

Hi Philip,

Super sorry to hear you didn't get your link - I really hope you didn't miss out!

Sorry I didn't see this before either - all of our emails with the Zoom links etc ar…

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